South Hobart spire must come down over $3m unfunded repair bill
A South Hobart spire that has stood for 170 years must be removed, with its $3m restoration bill still unfunded.
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A spire that has defined South Hobart’s skyline for 170 years must come down, and the $3m bill to bring it back remains unfunded, The Mercury said in an Instagram post.
Why it matters
The Mercury’s post does not name the building, its owner or any heritage listing attached to it, so those details remain open. What it establishes is the scale of the figure and the outcome: the spire must come down, and no funding is in place for the $3m restoration.
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The numbers
Two figures anchor the story. The spire is 170 years old, and the bill to bring it back is $3m and remains unfunded. The post gives no breakdown of the $3m and does not name a funding body, grant or appeal.
What’s next
The post does not say when the spire will come down or who will pay for its restoration. A statement from the owner, council or a heritage body, or a funding announcement, would be the next development to watch.
Quick answers
What are the key numbers in this story?
spire's age: 170 years; repair bill: $3m.
Where does this information come from?
This story cites The Mercury (themercury). Every source is linked on the page.
On the record
A spire that has defined South Hobart's skyline for 170 years must come down
Public record · instagram.com
Primary record
- Public recordThe bill to bring the spire back is $3m and remains unfundedView the record on instagram.com
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